How to Measure Gem Girdle Thickness
Cutting the right size girdle for a gem can be difficult. Learn how girdles and jewelry settings affect each other and how best to measure girdle…
Cutting the right size girdle for a gem can be difficult. Learn how girdles and jewelry settings affect each other and how best to measure girdle…
Since ancient times, people have believed gems could have healing properties. Let’s take a look at some popular gemstones with health benefits.…
Although too fragile for most jewelry use, fluorites are often faceted for collectors. They occur in a wide range of attractive colors and can be…
Cutting crystals for the best gem yield is a critical skill for faceters. This walkthrough can help novices learn how to visualize the gems before…
Gem dealers are often their clients’ most trusted advisers on gem matters. Learn how to help your clients with inherited gemstones and jewelry.…
How goes gemstone grading work? Learn how gemologists evaluate both diamonds and colored gems and the qualities they examine.